Safari Assistant
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 2 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then
we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an
exciting vacancy for a Safari Assistant to join our award winning Discovery
& Learning Division on a permanent, part time basis.
The role:
Safari Assistants
work alongside our Safari Rangers to deliver Chester Zoo’s outreach programme
for local primary, secondary and special schools, further education
establishments and community groups.
The Safari Assistant
is a delivery focused role, delivering educational talks, hands-on sessions,
storytelling, workshops, events and projects to schools and community groups in
their own settings on a daily basis. Where applicable activities should meet
curriculum requirements and should always be suitable for the target audience.
The outreach programme will help inspire people to love nature and take action
to protect it.
Our approach to
education is highly participatory so candidates will be expected to be outgoing
and enthusiastic in their teaching style. You will be required to work in
partnership with teachers and zoo colleagues to ensure that our work in schools
meets the needs of the national curriculum, alongside our Chester Zoo learning
objectives. In order to reach schools across the region, Safari Assistants are
expected to travel regularly (using a zoo provided vehicle), up to an hour from
the zoo.
The successful candidate will have:
- A good knowledge of zoo based conservation and the natural world, most likely gained through a Zoo Biology/Conservation-related degree
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, particularly the delivery of verbal presentations to engage with a wide range of different audiences
- Experience delivering engaging workshops to schools and community groups
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages, interactive whiteboards, presentation software and AV equipment typical of a learning environment
- Knowledge of the school education sector, including issues such as safeguarding and SEND
- Excellent time management and planning skills are essential
- A full driving licence which is valid in the UK
Due to the nature of
the organisation and the role, this post is subject to a DBS check.
Working hours are 14
hours per week, worked over 2 days (7 hours per day), ideally this will be a
Thursday and Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required, for
which time off in lieu will be given. Willingness to attend team meetings on non-working
days where possible and with reasonable notice is requested (approx. 6 half
days a year). Any flexibility to work additional hours during the initial
period would be welcomed.
The rate of pay is
£6,892.88 per annum and in addition we offer a range of amazing benefits which
can be found at www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/
To apply for this
position, please click apply now to provide your current CV and complete the
application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you
believe you should be considered for our Safari Assistant role.
To Apply or Learn
more please click HERE
Closing date for applications is Sunday 19 January
2020
Interviews are expected to take place on 4 & 5
February 2020
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